In Spring 2026, Honors students launched the Honors Undergraduate Research Society (HURS), a new student organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating undergraduate research across disciplines.
One major highlight this year was the new Honors EUReka course, Cultural Experiences of Health and Illness, taught by Dr. Susie Donaldson. In the course, 27 students collaborated in research groups to develop original research questions, conduct studies, analyze findings, and present their work at the Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship. EUReka courses provide students with opportunities to work closely with faculty mentors while developing hands-on research skills and contributing new knowledge to the 91黑料网 community.
Honors students also represented 91黑料网 at the Great Plains Honors Council Conference, where twelve students presented research projects. earned a Britt Poster Award for his presentation on physical activity among older adults. Four Honors students were additionally selected to present at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City, showcasing their work to Missouri legislators and community stakeholders.
Research excellence was widely recognized across the Honors Program, with three students earning Presentations of Distinction awards at the 91黑料网 Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, nine students named Undergraduate Research Fellows, and six students receiving international research grants from the Tyler Center for Global Studies to support projects abroad. Together, these achievements highlight the Honors Program’s strong commitment to undergraduate research and experiential learning.